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Businesses face mounting pressure as UK GDP falls 0.1%
UK economic output declined in April as higher fuel and energy costs filtered through the economy, prompting concerns over business confidence and future growth prospects.
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68% of UK firms still test AI as managers lack confidence to lead adoption – CMI
12% of managers said they felt “very confident” managing teams using AI, dropping to 10% when asked about more advanced agentic AI systems.
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Noisy offices could cost employers over £40bn a year, analysis finds
Oscar Acoustics found workers lose 26 minutes of productive time each day because of noise, equal to more than three working weeks a year.
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Permanent hiring falls at fastest pace in 10 months as employers turn to temporary staff
Permanent job placements declined at their fastest rate since July 2025 in May, while employers increased their use of temporary workers amid heightened economic uncertainty.
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World Cup set to drive £681m in lost productivity for UK employers – UKG
Employees and managers said they plan to skip work, turn up tired or hungover, and watch matches on the job.
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AI fuels rising job security fears as automation doubles in UK workplaces – WTW
Employers said AI will change how employee experience is delivered, with 59% expecting major shifts in the next three years and 89% in the next decade.
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Monday is the most productive working day of the week, study reveals
Data from Success.co showed that teams completed 65,515 tasks on Mondays, 142% more than Tuesday.
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Employer-provided virtual wellbeing boosted workplace productivity in 2025 – Canada Life
48% of employees who used virtual GP appointments avoided taking time off work, while 46% returned to work more quickly after their consultation.
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One in three UK professionals would work a 72-hour week, finds Robert Walters
Higher salaries and faster career progression were the main reasons professionals said they would adopt the strict schedule.
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UK employers prioritise cost management over growth, CIPD finds
The proportion planning to recruit in the next three months rose slightly to 63%, mainly due to stronger hiring intentions in the public sector.
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Inefficient staff training costs UK businesses £416m, data reveals
The report measured the national skill gap density at 4%, meaning one in 25 UK workers lack the skills to do their job as effectively as possible.
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90% of workers say safety boosts productivity, finds EcoOnline
The report, published for World Day for Safety and Health at Work, showed 79% would consider leaving their job if conditions were unsafe.